Tundra Swan

Tundra Swan

(Cygnus columnbianus)

  • Size: 48-54" long // 72-80"
  • Diet: Grasses, sedges, and smartweed; grasses they eat include mannagrass and seagrass
  • Seasonal Habits: Migrate in winter
  • Temperament: Aggressive when you near their nest

Tundra Swans are very large waterfowl with heavy bodies and long necks. The bill slopes gently away from the head. Tundra Swans have entirely white plumage. The bill is mostly black and usually has a yellow spot at the base. The legs and feet are black. Immature birds are gray-tinged on the wings, head, and neck.